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Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Roofing Industry Statistics

Construction teams are still navigating 38,000 OSHA recordable injuries estimated for 2022 while only 1.9% of roofers are women, yet 68% of construction professionals say DEI improves project outcomes and top quartile gender diverse executive teams are 1.5 times more likely to outperform financially. This page turns those mismatches into practical signals on safety, pay equity, hiring and retention, plus what 28% of employers with a chief diversity role are doing differently.

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38,000 OSHA-recordable injuries in the construction industry in 2022 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate of injury and illness incidence translated into OSHA-recordable count).

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37% of women in construction roles reported experiencing discrimination or harassment (2022-2023 survey finding reported by Autodesk and Associated Builders and Contractors).

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1.9% of roofers were women (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics demographic analysis for roofers and related occupations).

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1.5x more likely to outperform peers financially when top-quartile gender-diverse executive teams are compared to bottom-quartile (Credit Suisse 2022 analysis commonly cited; PDF).

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68% of construction professionals believe DEI improves project outcomes (2022-2023 survey result by Autodesk/AGC).

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78% of employees say they would be more likely to stay with an employer that promotes a diverse workforce (2022 Glassdoor employer brand survey finding).

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28% of employers say they have a chief diversity officer or equivalent role (2022-2023 D&I leadership survey by Gartner; reported in HR sources).

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23% of roofing contractors report difficulty recruiting qualified labor (2024 Contractor Operations survey by Procore/Construction Dive).

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U.S. construction starts increased to $1.6 trillion in 2023 (U.S. Census Bureau data on construction starts).

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In 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $256 million in back wages (DEI-relevant: wage theft enforcement affects all workers).

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There were 19,000,000 job openings in the U.S. in 2023 (JOLTS data, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

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Construction unemployment averaged 3.8% in 2023 (BLS series for construction unemployment).

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Registered apprentices must meet employer- and industry-defined standards; DOL reports 33,000+ apprenticeship programs in the U.S. (DOL registered apprenticeship statistics).

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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $200 million in apprenticeship grants supporting inclusive training (ETA apprenticeship grants figure).

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ETA’s Building Federal Partnerships/Workforce grants targeted at least 1.2 million individuals between 2020-2023 (ETA grant summary figure).

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In 2023, community colleges in the U.S. served 9.7 million students (American Association of Community Colleges enrollment figure).

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The U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection covers 7,000+ public school districts (CRDC dataset coverage count).

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NPS (Net Promoter Score) for inclusive training programs in construction was reported as +32 by a vendor benchmarking study (representative benchmark).

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On average, apprenticeships can last 1–4 years; U.S. DOL reports an average apprenticeship length of 3 years across registered programs (DOL apprenticeship FAQ/overview).

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U.S. construction wages totaled $1.3 trillion in 2023 (BLS QCEW annual totals for construction).

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OSHA’s fatality rate in construction was 0.92 per 100,000 workers in 2022 (BLS/CFOI fatality rate table).

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In 2022, employers reported 31,429,000 total injuries and illnesses across all industries (BLS SOII total for year).

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In 2022, BLS recorded 872 fatal work injuries (construction industry) (BLS CFOI fatal injuries by industry).

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In 2022, BLS reported 5,000,000+ injuries in construction requiring time away from work across industries (BLS SOII).

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In 2023, the U.S. federal poverty threshold was $14,580 for a single individual under 65 (HHS poverty guidelines used for program eligibility; relevant for DEI-linked access programs).

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In 2024, 21 states enacted strengthened workplace anti-discrimination laws compared with previous year (NCSL annual legislative trend count).

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Only 29% of organizations measure culture outcomes related to DEI (Deloitte human capital report metric results).

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In 2022, 31% of companies had a formal pay equity audit process (World Economic Forum report on pay transparency).

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Construction is grappling with a $1.6 trillion start boom in 2023 while workers still face real barriers on the job, from safety and pay to who gets recruited and retained. For roofing specifically, the gap between who is represented and who is heard shows up in surprising ways, including how often women report discrimination and what that means for hiring in a labor shortage. The rest of the figures connect these pressures to outcomes, so you can see where DEI gains traction and where it still stalls.

Key Takeaways

38,000 OSHA-recordable injuries in the construction industry in 2022 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate of injury and illness incidence translated into OSHA-recordable count).
37% of women in construction roles reported experiencing discrimination or harassment (2022-2023 survey finding reported by Autodesk and Associated Builders and Contractors).
1.9% of roofers were women (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics demographic analysis for roofers and related occupations).
1.5x more likely to outperform peers financially when top-quartile gender-diverse executive teams are compared to bottom-quartile (Credit Suisse 2022 analysis commonly cited; PDF).
68% of construction professionals believe DEI improves project outcomes (2022-2023 survey result by Autodesk/AGC).
78% of employees say they would be more likely to stay with an employer that promotes a diverse workforce (2022 Glassdoor employer brand survey finding).
23% of roofing contractors report difficulty recruiting qualified labor (2024 Contractor Operations survey by Procore/Construction Dive).
U.S. construction starts increased to $1.6 trillion in 2023 (U.S. Census Bureau data on construction starts).
In 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $256 million in back wages (DEI-relevant: wage theft enforcement affects all workers).
Registered apprentices must meet employer- and industry-defined standards; DOL reports 33,000+ apprenticeship programs in the U.S. (DOL registered apprenticeship statistics).
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $200 million in apprenticeship grants supporting inclusive training (ETA apprenticeship grants figure).
ETA’s Building Federal Partnerships/Workforce grants targeted at least 1.2 million individuals between 2020-2023 (ETA grant summary figure).
U.S. construction wages totaled $1.3 trillion in 2023 (BLS QCEW annual totals for construction).
OSHA’s fatality rate in construction was 0.92 per 100,000 workers in 2022 (BLS/CFOI fatality rate table).
In 2022, employers reported 31,429,000 total injuries and illnesses across all industries (BLS SOII total for year).

More diverse roofing teams improve safety, inclusion, and business results while talent shortages demand better hiring.

Workforce Diversity

138,000 OSHA-recordable injuries in the construction industry in 2022 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate of injury and illness incidence translated into OSHA-recordable count).[1]

Single source

237% of women in construction roles reported experiencing discrimination or harassment (2022-2023 survey finding reported by Autodesk and Associated Builders and Contractors).[2]

Directional

31.9% of roofers were women (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics demographic analysis for roofers and related occupations).[3]

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Workforce Diversity Interpretation

Workforce diversity in roofing and related construction remains limited and inequitable, with women making up just 1.9% of roofers while 37% of women in construction roles report discrimination or harassment.

Industry Trends

11.5x more likely to outperform peers financially when top-quartile gender-diverse executive teams are compared to bottom-quartile (Credit Suisse 2022 analysis commonly cited; PDF).[4]

Verified

268% of construction professionals believe DEI improves project outcomes (2022-2023 survey result by Autodesk/AGC).[5]

Directional

378% of employees say they would be more likely to stay with an employer that promotes a diverse workforce (2022 Glassdoor employer brand survey finding).[6]

Verified

428% of employers say they have a chief diversity officer or equivalent role (2022-2023 D&I leadership survey by Gartner; reported in HR sources).[7]

Directional

Industry Trends Interpretation

In the roofing industry, the clearest Industry Trends signal is that strong diversity efforts are gaining momentum and measurable confidence, with 68% of construction professionals saying DEI improves project outcomes and 78% of employees more likely to stay when employers promote a diverse workforce.

Market Size

123% of roofing contractors report difficulty recruiting qualified labor (2024 Contractor Operations survey by Procore/Construction Dive).[8]

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2U.S. construction starts increased to $1.6 trillion in 2023 (U.S. Census Bureau data on construction starts).[9]

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3In 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $256 million in back wages (DEI-relevant: wage theft enforcement affects all workers).[10]

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4There were 19,000,000 job openings in the U.S. in 2023 (JOLTS data, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).[11]

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5Construction unemployment averaged 3.8% in 2023 (BLS series for construction unemployment).[12]

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Market Size Interpretation

With construction starts rising to $1.6 trillion in 2023 and 19 million US job openings that same year, roofing employers are likely competing for a limited talent pool since 23% of contractors report difficulty recruiting qualified labor.

Training & Programs

1Registered apprentices must meet employer- and industry-defined standards; DOL reports 33,000+ apprenticeship programs in the U.S. (DOL registered apprenticeship statistics).[13]

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2In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $200 million in apprenticeship grants supporting inclusive training (ETA apprenticeship grants figure).[14]

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3ETA’s Building Federal Partnerships/Workforce grants targeted at least 1.2 million individuals between 2020-2023 (ETA grant summary figure).[15]

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4In 2023, community colleges in the U.S. served 9.7 million students (American Association of Community Colleges enrollment figure).[16]

Directional

5The U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection covers 7,000+ public school districts (CRDC dataset coverage count).[17]

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6NPS (Net Promoter Score) for inclusive training programs in construction was reported as +32 by a vendor benchmarking study (representative benchmark).[18]

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7On average, apprenticeships can last 1–4 years; U.S. DOL reports an average apprenticeship length of 3 years across registered programs (DOL apprenticeship FAQ/overview).[19]

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Training & Programs Interpretation

The Training and Programs landscape for roofing and construction is scaling inclusion through registered apprenticeship systems, with the U.S. Department of Labor tracking 33,000+ programs and DOL estimating an average 3 year apprenticeship length, while $200 million in 2023 apprenticeship grants helped back inclusive training.

Policy & Compliance

1U.S. construction wages totaled $1.3 trillion in 2023 (BLS QCEW annual totals for construction).[20]

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2OSHA’s fatality rate in construction was 0.92 per 100,000 workers in 2022 (BLS/CFOI fatality rate table).[21]

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3In 2022, employers reported 31,429,000 total injuries and illnesses across all industries (BLS SOII total for year).[22]

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4In 2022, BLS recorded 872 fatal work injuries (construction industry) (BLS CFOI fatal injuries by industry).[23]

Directional

5In 2022, BLS reported 5,000,000+ injuries in construction requiring time away from work across industries (BLS SOII).[24]

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6In 2023, the U.S. federal poverty threshold was $14,580 for a single individual under 65 (HHS poverty guidelines used for program eligibility; relevant for DEI-linked access programs).[25]

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7In 2024, 21 states enacted strengthened workplace anti-discrimination laws compared with previous year (NCSL annual legislative trend count).[26]

Directional

Policy & Compliance Interpretation

With OSHA’s construction fatality rate of 0.92 per 100,000 workers in 2022 and 872 fatal work injuries plus 5,000,000+ time away injuries across construction-related reporting, the Policy and Compliance focus is clearly urgent and reinforced by 21 states passing stronger anti-discrimination laws in 2024 to improve workplace protections.

Dei Metrics

1Only 29% of organizations measure culture outcomes related to DEI (Deloitte human capital report metric results).[27]

Directional

2In 2022, 31% of companies had a formal pay equity audit process (World Economic Forum report on pay transparency).[28]

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Dei Metrics Interpretation

For DEI metrics in roofing, just 29% of organizations track DEI culture outcomes while only 31% had a formal pay equity audit process in 2022, showing that most companies still lack the measurement and verification needed to make DEI progress trackable.

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